What is a pro or con of living in Oak Island, North Carolinacompared to Gassaway, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 332% more expensive in Oak Island.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Island, North Carolina copmared to Gassaway, West Virginia?

A salary of $140,000 in Gassaway, West Virginia should increase to $197,113 in Oak Island, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GASSAWAY vs. OAK ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Gassaway, West Virginia vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 40.8% more expensive than Gassaway, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $197,113 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gassaway, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is more expensive than Gassaway, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Oak Island
than in Gassaway, West Virginia

Gassaway, WV vs. Oak Island, NC

Compared to Gassaway, Oak Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

249.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.9% higher

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

6.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Gassaway, West Virginia vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gassaway, WV vs. Oak Island, NC

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